First Name |
Shawn
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Middle Name |
Corey
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Last Name |
Carter
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Full Name at Birth |
Shawn Corey Carter
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Alternative Name |
Jigga, Hova, Jazzy, Hov, Jay-Z, Joe Camel, The Carter Administration, El Presidente, S-dot, Young Hov, Jazzy (or Jay-Z), J-Hova, Jiggaman, Iceberg Slim, Lucky Lefty
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Birthday |
4th December, 1969
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Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Height |
6' 2" (188 cm)
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Weight |
188lbs (85 kg)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Distinctive Feature |
Multi-talented personality, Broad nose
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Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Atheist
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Eli Whitney High School, George Westinghouse Information Technology High School, Trenton Central High School, Trenton, New Jersey, USA (dropped out)
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Occupation Text |
Rapper, songwriter, record executive, businessman, media proprietor, record producer
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Occupation |
Rapper
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Claim to Fame |
'Can I Get A...' Single
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Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop
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Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Rap
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Year(s) Active |
1988–present, 1996–present, 1990–present, 1993–present, 1986–present, 1986 (1986)–present, 1988 (1988)–present
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Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap
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Music Mood |
Confident, Brash, Rousing, Bravado, Angry, Volatile, Aggressive, Boisterous, Street-Smart, Confrontational, Hostile, Rebellious, Stylish, Thuggish, Provocative, Menacing, Literate, Exuberant, Harsh, Energetic, Visceral, Executive Producer
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Record Label |
Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, Roc Nation, Roc-A-Fella (1995-2009, 2011-2013), Priority (1995-1996), Def Jam (1997-2009), Roc Nation (2008-Present), Atlantic, Def Jam (former), Priority
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Associated Acts |
Beyoncé, Foxy Brown, Jaz-O, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Linkin Park, Memphis Bleek, R. Kelly, Rihanna, The Notorious B.I.G., Pharrell Williams, Big L, Notorious B.I.G, Mariah Carey, Drake, Too Short, Pharrell, Nas, J. Cole, Frank Ocean, Swizz Beatz, DJ Khaled, Amil, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Jay Electronica, Jeezy, Just Blaze, No I.D., Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, Alicia Keys, State Property, Timbaland, UGK, The Carters
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Roc Nation Management
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Brand Endorsement |
(2003) TV commercial: Heineken beer, (2005) TV commercial and print ad: Reebok, (2006) TV commercials: Budweiser Select beer, (2008) Print ad: Rocawear clothing line
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Official Websites |
www.defjam.com/jayz, www.jay-z.com, www.jayzonline.com, www.myspace.com/jayz, http://lifeandtimes.com, www.nndb.com/people/452/000026374/
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Father |
Adnes Reeves
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Mother |
Gloria Carter
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Family Member |
Blue Ivy Carter (daughter)
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Friend |
Kanye West (rapper), Chris Martin (singer), Gwyneth Paltrow (actress)
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Favorite Movies |
Cliche (2003), The Godfather Part II (1974), True Romance (1993)
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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z), is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, businessman, and record producer.